stand up paddleboarding risk management and safety presentation
DESCRIPTION
This presentation was part of the Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference in San Diego, February 2, 2013.TRANSCRIPT
SUP Risk Management & Safety
Jose H. Gonzalez, Ed.D.REI Outdoor Programs Market Manager
ACA-Stand Up Paddleboarding Instructor Trainer
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Outline
1. Introduction2. Before You Go3. Personal & Safety
Equipment4. Towing Systems5. Rules of the Road6. Signals
Introduction
• Stand-up paddleboards (SUP) are now no different than vessels in the eyes of the U.S. Coast Guard (Surfline, 2008)
Introduction (2)
When outside surf or swim zones or bathing areas SUP’s are required to carry a:1. Lifejacket 2. Whistle 3. Flashlight, if out after
dark
Personal abilities
• Beginner• Intermediate• Expert
• Flat water• Surfing• River
Environmental conditions• Managing the Surf Zone– Look for the channel– Time the waves– Be ready to bail– Be aware of other SUPers or surfers
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Environmental conditions
Tides and Tidal Flow1. Is there a rip current?2. What is the tide
doing? Ebb? Flow?3. Will the water current
be with or against you?
4. Do you need shoes for the low tide on the way back?
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Environmental conditions
Wind1. Are you going
with or against the wind?
2. Are you prepared to finish the last miles kneeling?
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Personal & Safety equipment
• Water• Layers• Extra paddle• Hypothermia kit• Knife• Repair Kit• Navigation tools• Extra food• Towing system• Communication (VHF)
SUP towing systems#1
SUP towing systems#1
SUP Towing systems #2
SUP Towing systems #2
SUP Towing Systems#3
Rules of the road & boat traffic
Rules for SUP/Kayaks1. Be Aware 2. See and Be Seen 3. Law of Gross Tonnage
(Use Common Sense) 4. Know the Rights of
Passage 5. Know How to Avoid
Collisions
“New Reels Catch Fish So Purchase Some”
1. Not Under Command2. Restricted Ability to
Maneuver3. Constrained by Draft4. Fishing5. Sailing vessel 6. Power driven vessel7. Seaplane
Paddle Signals
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Questions?
• Who is Ebb and Flow?• What are 3 required
items every SUP must carry with them?